Ranil off to New Zealand

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will begin a tour of New Zealand tomorrow during which Sri Lanka will sign several agreements, including one which will pave the way for development of the local dairy industry.

Sources from the Prime Minister’s Office said the prime minister had decided to visit New Zealand following an invitation from its prime minister, John Key.

However, sources said that Mr. Wickremesinghe will hold talks with the New Zealand authorities on economic ties and regional matters, including defence. (Yohan Perera)